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History Obscura

What went bump in the night five centuries ago? Explore all the creepy, lost and just plain weird corners of history with Mandy Gardner and her coven of cats. This is one history podcast with bite! From ghost stories of the ancient Greeks to reincarnation stories from WWII veterans, History Obscura delivers.

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11:48

A Story of Aboriginal Australia....and then, the Gold...

History Obscura ·

2021/07/27

A lot can happen when gold-rush Australians go exploring. Please support the podcast at BuyMeACoffee, or via www.patreon.com/historyobscura. Music from Fesliyan Studios

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14:32

The Peppermint Humbugs

History Obscura ·

2021/07/11

Can you guess the extra-special ingredient? No, it's not love... Please support the podcast at BuyMeACoffee, or support the show via www.patreon.com/historyobscura. Every dollar is very much appreciated and it keeps the show moving forward. Thank you! Music from Fesliyan Studios

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53:28

The Utmost Island: Chapter Six

History Obscura ·

2021/07/04

There's plague about in the estate. Whilst I avoid the deadly miasma, here's a lovely prerecorded chapter of The Utmost Island. I don't suppose you'd spot your favourite host a cup of tea, by any chance? One needs to keep up their strength in times like these. Thank you! You can donate at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/historyobscura to support the show.

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13:44

Leeuwenhoek’s Animalcules

History Obscura ·

2021/06/27

Would you believe reports of so-called "little animals" living in your drinking water? Please buy me a cup of tea, or support the show via www.patreon.com/historyobscura. Every dollar is very much appreciated and keeps the show moving forward. Music from Fesliyan Studios

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18:36

A Science Palace & Bizarre Death

History Obscura ·

2021/06/13

This is the story of a very lucky, very intelligent, and sometimes quite foolish Renaissance Man--Tycho Brahe. Please buy me a cup of tea! Music from Fesliyan Studios

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11:10

The Tudors: Part Three

History Obscura ·

2021/06/06

Everyone knows about his hard-headed, serial-marrying son, but what of the founder of the dynasty himself, Henry VII? Please buy me a cup of tea <3 Music from Fesliyan Studios

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06:09

Farewell, Good Cat

History Obscura ·

2021/05/30

Here are a few brief kitty tales to soothe us all to sleep. Subscribe or support the show at: www.patreon.com/historyobscura www.buymeacoffee.com/historyobscura Music from Fesliyan Studios

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15:51

The Tudors: Part Two

History Obscura ·

2021/05/17

The War of the Roses and the Step-Tudor who was a Mad King. Subscribe or support the show at: www.patreon.com/historyobscura www.buymeacoffee.com/historyobscura Music from Fesliyan Studios

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15:08

The Tudors: Part One

History Obscura ·

2021/05/11

This epic tale begins in Wales, some 800 years ago... Subscribe or support the show at: www.patreon.com/historyobscura www.buymeacoffee.com/historyobscura Music from Fesliyan Studios

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13:50

Lucy’s Bones

History Obscura ·

2021/05/11

This is the story of our dearly departed mutual cousin...or, aunt? Subscribe or support the show at: www.patreon.com/historyobscura www.buymeacoffee.com/historyobscura Music from Fesliyan Studios

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11:12

Cotard’s Delusion

History Obscura ·

2021/05/11

Doctor Jules Cotard was the first physician to research and describe a specific type of psychosis in which patients believe they do not exist, or, that they are dead. These are collected stories of various patients from the last 200 years. Subscribe or support the show at: www.patreon.com/historyobscura www.buymeacoffee.com/historyobscura Music from Fesliyan Studios

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19:13

Prince Philip the Greek

History Obscura ·

2021/05/11

RIP Prince Philip, consort of Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom, once 6th in line to the throne of Greece and Denmark! Subscribe or support the show at: www.patreon.com/historyobscura www.buymeacoffee.com/historyobscura Music from Fesliyan Studios

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17:13

A Rather Damning Speech from the Gallows

History Obscura ·

2021/05/11

Once upon a time, one Patrick Maude was executed for murder. But first, he had no end of blame to throw about with his final speech. This episode features an execution and is rife with the word "Damned!" Find us and subscribe or support the show at: www.patreon.com/historyobscura www.buymeacoffee.com/historyobscura Music from Fesliyan Studios

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11:36

A Short Stint in a Dutch War Camp

History Obscura ·

2021/05/11

Canadian soldier Ralph Niessen and his brother were captured by German soldiers in occupied Holland near the end of the war and imprisoned together. Find us and subscribe or support the show at: www.patreon.com/historyobscura www.buymeacoffee.com/historyobscura Music from Fesliyan Studios

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19:29

Franken-Tito’s Nightly Story Club

History Obscura ·

2021/05/11

A zip-zoop-zabulous announcement followed by further tales of the lost world of the Vikings! Find us and subscribe at: www.patreon.com/historyobscura www.buymeacoffee.com/historyobscura Music from Fesliyan Studios

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13:46

Comet, Planet or King George III?

History Obscura ·

2021/05/11

William Herschel discovered something bright, shiny and exciting two centuries ago in the night sky. Please buy me a cup of tea! www.buymeacoffee.com/historyobscura Music from Fesliyan Studios

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12:52

Queen Hangbe & the Amazons of Black Sparta

History Obscura ·

2021/05/11

Today's forgotten history comes from the West African Kingdom of Dahomey, where female warriors were very much in vogue. Please buy me a cup of tea! www.buymeacoffee.com/historyobscura Music from Fesliyan Studios

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15:19

Ten Days in a Mad House: Part Five

History Obscura ·

2021/05/11

Nellie is on her way to the final destination! Please buy me a cup of tea! www.buymeacoffee.com/historyobscura Music from Fesliyan Studios

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29:31

The First Spacewalk & Cyanide Pill

History Obscura ·

2021/05/11

Alexei Leonov took the first spacewalk in orbit around the Earth in 1965. In case things went terribly wrong, he had an emergency plan... Please buy me a cup of tea! Music from Fesliyan Studios

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15:50

A Swedish Witch & Devil’s Island

History Obscura ·

2021/05/11

Malin Matsdotter was a principal defendant of the Swedish Witch Trials of the late 17th century. Please buy me a cup of tea! Music from Fesliyan Studios

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